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Walnuts market in Western Africa

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Africa" region includes following countries:

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

Earlier Report Observations

The walnut market in Western Africa demonstrated a clear upward trajectory from 2018 to 2023, with total market volume rising from 127.1 thousand tons to 143.7 thousand tons. The market remained relatively stable for the first four years, fluctuating within a narrow band of 127.0 to 128.0 thousand tons. A distinct shift occurred starting in 2022, initiating a period of accelerated growth.

This expansion was directly supported by a rise in domestic output, as production increased from 128.0 thousand tons in 2021 to 145.1 thousand tons in 2023. International trade had a negligible impact on market size, with import volumes consistently minimal and export volumes remaining below 1.5 thousand tons throughout the entire period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Western Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production walnuts in Western Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Western Africa produced 128.0 thousand tons of walnuts, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 19.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 128.0 thousand tons, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 18.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.7%	0.8%	-	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports walnuts from Western Africa

Exports in kind, t

The export market for walnuts from Western Africa showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2020, representing a peak-to-trough ratio of 501 times. In 2020, Western Africa exported 989.3 tons of walnuts, marking a dramatic increase of 39,023.8% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	28.0%	39 023.8%	694.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Lebanon, and Sri Lanka were the main destinations for walnut exports from Western Africa. Turkey accounted for 57.5% of exports in volume, Lebanon for 17.3%, and Sri Lanka for 7.8%. Together, these three countries absorbed 82.6% of total walnut exports from the region.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Western Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market in value terms exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. From the low in 2018 to the high in 2020, export values varied by 4,452 times. In 2020, Western Africa exported walnuts worth 349.4 thousand US dollars, representing an increase of 8,256.2% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.1 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 20.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.3%)	5 228.0%	8 256.2%	1 425.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Turkey, Lebanon, and Sri Lanka were the principal destinations for walnut exports from Western Africa in value terms. Turkey accounted for 53.7% of export value, Lebanon for 10.4%, and Sri Lanka for 10.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 74.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Western Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports walnuts to Western Africa

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Western Africa imported 36.9 tons of walnuts, which represents a 14.3% increase year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.9%. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 32.3 tons, while the maximum occurred in 2018 at 52.2 tons. The largest decline was in 2019 at 38.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 29.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.4%	(38.1%)	14.3%	(2.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, Spain, and Portugal were the primary suppliers of walnuts to Western Africa in volume terms. France accounted for 28.5% of imports, Spain for 23.1%, and Portugal for 9.4%. Together, these three countries supplied 61.0% of total walnut imports to the region.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Western Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market in value terms was characterized by volatility during these years. Import values reached their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 1.9 times. In 2020, Western Africa imported walnuts worth 208.0 thousand US dollars, up by 40.4% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 260.9 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 43.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 89.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Africa in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	89.9%	(43.2%)	40.4%	14.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017–2020, Spain, France, and Portugal consistently led as the main suppliers of walnuts to Western Africa in value terms. Spain accounted for 38.8% of import value, France for 21.8%, and Portugal for 16.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented 76.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Western Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io